Quick Reference: Scope Cheat Sheet
Recall the core scope distinctions and common judgment traps quickly.
What question should you ask first when classifying an emissions source? Ask whether the company owns or controls the emitting source directly. That first test separates direct operational emissions from everything else and prevents the common habit of classifying by visibility or emotional importance. Scope 1 versus Scope 2: what is the practical difference? Both can feel operational. The difference is direct source control versus purchased energy service. “If it happens because of our business, should we just call it scope 1?” No. Business relevance is not the same as direct control. If we do not own or control the…
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